Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Boulder, CO

...helping students identify the strategies that writers use to make their point. This way students can critically evaluate what writers are saying, as well as use these strategies themselves when they want to articulate their own opinions. I believe that it’s important to become familiar with the common structures and tactics used in writing in order to develop one’s own voice. In my experience tutoring reading and writing, I love seeing my students become more...

I graduated from San Jose State University with degrees in Philosophy/Religious Studies and Physics/Mathematics. Throughout college I tutored various math subjects, physics, and chemistry. After years in the business world I taught math with Denver Public Schools as a Blue Print Math Fellow. I am passionate about learning and helping others. Everyone has a different 'style' of learning so as a coach I need to grasp that and present each subject with a congruent style.

...and excitement for the subject while deepening conceptual understandings. The greatest metric of success in a tutoring session is being told that I was able to break down explanations from the student's class and reformulate them into a version that is compatible with their way of thinking. I aim to use my empathy and sensitivity to students' unique struggles and learning styles to teach concepts and problem-solving strategies in an individualized manner. While I specialize...

I've been teaching SAT/ACT test prep ever since I finished my undergraduate degree. I graduated from Florida State University (summa cum laude) with honors in my major. I enjoy teaching math the most, and I've found that my students love my visual approach to understanding difficult concepts. ... Figure out what method of learning works for you! Personally, I'm a very visual learner. I always draw pictures to help myself visualize the material.... Learn their name,...

...first year college students, helping them with writing, studying, and other aspects of adjusting to life in college. In high school, too, I enjoyed leading my peers in study groups for various classes, from English to History and so on. Following my graduation, I spent a year working for the Psychology department as a Paraprofessional. I ran all of the Introduction to Psychology labs, helped with other labs and classes, and hosted writing workshops for...

...I have 8 years and over 1000 hours of experience tutoring and teaching. I have tutored students age 7 - 22 in subjects from French to Math to Biology. As a tutor I am patient and kind. My goal is for all the people I work with to gain a deep understanding of the subject matter they are studying. I have great success in achieving this goal because of my passion for math and science...

...the YMCA as an elementary age tutor. I believe that learning is inherently a collaboration and conversation between student and teacher, and I love being a part of that conversation. My favorite part of teaching is the moment when students make breakthroughs; those moments of pride and understanding are what make teaching such a rewarding experience! In my spare time I love reading, playing my guitar, writing short stories and songs, running and playing baseball.

...moved to Denver to join the Denver Teacher Residency - an intensive, year-long teacher preparation program. Including my residency year, I have taught 3 years of middle school math at a Denver Public School. Before becoming a licensed classroom teacher I spent three years as an associate program director for one of the most successful test prep companies in the Washington D.C. area. Over these years I taught courses on every SAT and ACT subject,...

...additionally have held group review sessions and done individual standardized test prep for the ACT, SAT and GRE quantitative section. I believe in personalizing tutoring sessions and setting goals achievable together. I know every student doesn't love math or chemistry as I do, so I make sure to include games, flashcards and learning tools to keep sessions fun as well. I also enjoy helping students develop test taking strategies that utilize their skills and natural...

...excellent test scores and did well in school. My goal is to contribute to the educations of those seeking help because I possess a lifelong passion for learning. Since walking age, Ive insisted upon spending as much time in the wilderness as possible. Along the way Ive certainly cultivated the skills and experience of an outdoorsman; but more importantly, Ive benefitted directly from the therapeutic value that intentional time spent in nature affords. My 2013...

...selected to be a writing tutor two years later, and led many such groups, as well as one-on-one sessions, helping students navigate through various writing assignments in all subject areas. As an English teacher for more than two decades, I know the issues that most students experience as readers and writers. My extensive knowledge of American, English, and world literature, writing techniques, reading comprehension strategies, speaking skills, and grammar allow me to work with a...

...obtaining my Bachelors at Brown University (in Geology) and my Masters at Colorado State University (in Watershed Science), I have uncovered a love not only for academic topics I learned, but for teaching those topics to those around me. Most recently, I was a Teaching Assistant for a watershed course at Colorado State University, in which I enjoyed leading laboratory sessions and working through problem sets with undergraduate students. I have a long (6 year)...

I can help with math and science subjects for students of all ages, as well as test prep. I was valedictorian of my high school and have a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. ... I believe in helping students develop a deep understanding of the fundamentals behind the problems they're trying to solve.... I want to keep things light and breezy. I want to get to the know the student...

...am a senior at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. I will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and International Relations. I have an interest in Global Health and have spent extended time in Geneva, Switzerland studying global health and Thimpu, Bhutan working in a hospital. I tutor a broad range of subjects including exam prep for IB, AP, ACT and SAT exams. I firmly believe that everyone can succeed at standardized tests when...

...am a licensed attorney with more than seven years of professional experience representing client interests in various legal settings including during interviews, negotiations, depositions, and hearings. I have significant experience conducting investigations for clients examined by domestic and foreign regulators and litigating white-collar and securities law issues. I attended NYU School of Law and The University of Maryland, College Park where I received degrees in both journalism and government. I am looking forward to utilizing...

...in Newark, NJ. Each day, I would tutor 6-8th graders in both Math and English. I have tutored everything from basic math skills to Algebra and Geometry. In terms of English, I have tutored basic literacy skills to reading comprehension. I have worked with students of all levels, and have experience working with students that have IEPs. I have a wide range of interests, from cooking to movies. I enjoy sports and getting outside to...

...I moved to Denver to teach 7th Composition. I am a certified teacher for English 6-12, and have spent two years teaching how to craft a strong, persuasive essay! Anything to do with essay construction, literary analysis, argumentation, or creative writing I can do! Additionally, I also provide a teacher's perspective and can coach you through how to meet assignment expectations. As a teacher I also spent a considerable amount of time teaching test taking...

...Denver. These subjects introduced me to statistics and I have loved its practical and descriptive nature ever since. The most effective and engaging teachers I have had throughout my academic career all had one thing in common: a genuine passion and enthusiasm for their subjects. In addition, the best teachers know how to make their subjects as engaging as possible by, for example, making a dry statistics lesson into an exploration of an interesting or...

Everyone can learn, and I am committed to helping you master your material. I enjoy making connections between subjects and topics, relating tricky areas to knowledge and interests you already have. You can accomplish great things, and I'm here to help.... I believe that everyone can learn, and I'm committed to helping find the best way for each student to understand their most challenging subjects. I love using visuals, music, movement, and analogies to make new...

...an engaged and successful student began in middle school. I can pinpoint this period of time because I attribute this development largely to a single teacher. My math teacher in middle school was able to teach with an impressive sense of passion and patience while making sure his students were comfortable with him and his lessons at all times. Since middle school, I have found that my favorite teachers always exhibit these qualities. Now that...